There are 5 ways to get from Morris Plains to Albany by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Morris Plains to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
4h 40m$43–112Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Morris Plains to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus Nyc / ...
4h 59m$24–43Drive 145.6 mi
- Drive from Morris Plains to Albanycar 145.6 mi
2h 34m$27–39Train, fly
- Take the train from Morris Plains to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane LGA - ALB
5h 11m$80–574Bus
- Take the bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 198 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Albanybus Adt A278 / ...
6h 13m$39–136
Morris Plains to Albany by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Morris Plains to Albany is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Morris Plains to Albany is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Morris Plains to Albany. However, there are services departing from Hanover Ave 330'W Of Canfield Pl# and arriving at Albany via Morris St At Elm St, Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Morris Plains to Albany station. However, there are services departing from Morris Plains and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Morris Plains and Albany is 177 miles. The road distance is 146.5 miles.
The best way to get from Morris Plains to Albany without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Morris Plains to Albany, including transfers.
Morris Plains to Albany bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop station.
Morris Plains to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Morris Plains station.
The best way to get from Morris Plains to Albany is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $140 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Morris Plains, NJ, USA and Albany, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Morris Plains to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover Ave 330'W Of Canfield Pl# to Albany via Rail Station Parking Lot Off Morris St, Morris St At Elm St, Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 6h 13m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Morris Plains to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Morris Plains to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from Morris Plains to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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More Questions & Answers
Morris Plains to Albany bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Morris Plains to Albany train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Morris Plains to Albany is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Morris Plains to Albany.
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